Senator says SC should eliminate $1B in exemptions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A retiring South Carolina senator wants to eliminate about $1 billion worth of sales tax exemptions and invest the money in public education and local government.
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The Midlands' 10 Most Fascinating People
During the first two weeks in May, Alicia Barnes has profiled the Midlands' 10 Most Fascinating People every night on ABC Columbia News at 6. Click here to look at these reports to see the people beyond what you might just see in front of the camera. You can also check out exclusive behind-the-scenes videos from the entire series.
SC court hearing elections lawsuit arguments
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's highest court is hearing a lawsuit that could determine if dozens of candidates will be kept from appearing on ballots for this year's elections.
SC businesses networking with aerospace firms
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Several groups are coming together to help South Carolina entrepreneurs get connected with the state's aerospace companies.
Ex-Goose Creek pastor gets 26 years on sex charges
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — A former pastor at a Goose Creek church has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a girl for eight years.
Behind the Scenes Extra Footage: Coach Spurrier
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) _ The Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People: Coach Steve Spurrier extra footage.
Midlands 10 Most Fascinating: Coach Steve Spurrier
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) _ The Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People: Coach Steve Spurrier.
SC teacher facing charges over 'Jew' comment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Beaufort County middle teacher has been arrested after calling a student a "Jew" and dragging him under a table.
Mo.-based pet food maker issues another recall
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri-based Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling a third type of dry dog food because of salmonella concerns.
APNewsBreak: SC AG taking over Medicaid info case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is taking over the case of a former state Health and Human Services agency employee accused of stealing personal information about hundreds of thousands of Medicaid patients.
SC Teacher Facing Charges over 'Jew' Comment
Authorities say a Beaufort County middle teacher has been arrested after calling a student a ``Jew'' and dragging him under a table.
Putting the Brakes on Driving Violations
The Columbia Police Department says they are seeing too many drivers heading down a dangerous road by violating the rules of the road which is increasing the occurrance of accidents on some major roadways.
North Charleston port rail yard suit dismissed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has dismissed North Charleston's federal lawsuit over a rail yard to serve a new $525 million port terminal.
Authorities name woman found dead on I-26 ramp
JEDBURG, S.C. (AP) — Berkeley County authorities say a woman whose body was dumped on an Interstate 26 entrance ramp had been shot in the head.
Cops: Greenville sex offender had girl, 7 in home
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 21-year-old convicted sex offender has been charged with kidnapping after a mother found her 7-year-old daughter in his Greenville apartment.
APNewsBreak: Female drill sgt boss fights removal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The first woman to command the Army's drill sergeant school is taking legal action to reclaim her job after she was suspended last year without specific grounds.
SC agencies reviewing security after ID theft case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has asked the state inspector general to review all agencies' security systems following the theft of personal information of more than 228,000 Medicaid patients.
Gas Prices Fall Below 2011 Levels
According to AAA Carolinas, drivers in South Carolina are paying less for gas now than they did a year ago.
USC Students 'Giving Up for Good'
University of South Carolina students are finishing exams, saying good bye to their residence halls and giving up in the process, and school officials say that's fine.
Medicaid Data Stolen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Nikki Haley has asked the state inspector general to review all agencies' security systems following the theft of personal information of more than 228,000 Medicaid patients.
